Environmental guidance for your business in Northern Ireland & Scotland
Material that you remove from an excavation will not normally be regarded as waste if:
In such cases the material would not be subject, at that point in time, to:
If the material you excavate is only fit for use if it is encapsulated, it is likely that this will be regarded as a landfilling activity and may require a permit.
Diluting or mixing contaminated material with non-contaminated material on site is not permitted. If in doubt, you should consult with your local environmental regulator.
Zero Waste Scotland: Construction materials exchange
Invest NI: Resource matching service
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) has produced detailed guidance for the construction sector. This is free to download.
CECA: Waste classification and permitting in construction
NIEA: Construction and Demolition Waste and Recycled Concrete
Waste carriers, brokers and dealers
Duty of Care: Your waste responsibilities
Pollution prevention and control permits
Read more Managing Waste Materials topics on NetRegs
SEPA Special Waste Consignment Notes – updated position, The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is now accepting special waste consignment notes (SWCNs) by email only.
DAERA Waste Policy Tracker, The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs has published a Waste policy tracker to stay informed of waste policy developments.
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